Civilization: Beyond Two Worlds

Chapter 679: 679
 

Great Western Continent

“Everyone, have you made your decision?”

Several days had passed since the nuclear explosion, and the aurora that lingered in the sky had dissipated. However, the aftermath of the major incident in the Western Sea was still far from over. The shock caused by it constantly changed the political ecology of the entire world, affecting the decisions, considerations, and choices of the top nobles.

In the All-Seeing Tower, the decision-making center of the Arcane Magic Council, the Star Council’s elemental radiance illuminated the silent night. The councilors had been arguing for days. All the pre-mobilization actions had been completed. The mobilization of materials, the preparation of the army, the planning of the plan, and all the preparatory activities were in progress. The final order was just missing.

The Great Chairman looked at the people present and said slowly,” Ilan Tell, the pearl of the previous era, a prosperous and fascinating legend. Now, the last descendant of this civilization has made contact with us.”

” This is fate’s reward.” He paused for a moment and said in a serious tone.

Speaking of which, it was indeed a mysterious fate.

As he did not trust Kant, he had sent the Ocean Traveler submarine testing machine to the target sea area for reconnaissance. However, they had unexpectedly encountered the giant beast in the sea. The submarine sank, and all of them died.

However, the Sea Traveler who sank to the bottom of the cold sea was picked up by the last descendant of Ilan Tell, and through the communication equipment in the submarine, he once again contacted the civilization on the land after countless years.

After several days of deciphering, communication, and communication, the council had completed the preliminary communication with the legendary race in the deep sea and had a slight understanding of the other party’s situation.

The last sanctuary was occupied and devoured by the deep-sea monster. Day after day, year after year, the last spark of civilization was guarded in desperation. The territory of protection shrank year by year, and the birth rate fell year by year. The strict material control could not stop the approaching extinction. Bit by bit, it was slow and terrifying.

Ilan Tell, who had once created an incomparably prosperous civilization, had become the richest beggar.

They kept losing until they had nothing, but they also had the most precious wealth in the world-the essence of a powerful civilization.

Techniques, ideas, knowledge…They guarded this endless treasure, but they could do nothing.

Until today.

Until today.

“We have to save them!” ” This is our mission,” the Great Speaker said in a deep voice.” This is our responsibility. We are the Council of Arcane Magic. We should extend a hand to the fallen civilization and help them reproduce and build glory again…This is what we should do!”

“That’s true!” The councilmen responded.

After countless years of support and struggle, the last descendants of Ilan Tell were extremely weak. They were like children walking in a bandit’s nest with gold in their arms. Any monarch or leader on the continent would not hesitate to eat them up. The Council had to play its role and shoulder its responsibilities.

Protect them, help them, rescue them.

These benevolent and righteous politicians communicated with each other.

” The Merlot Family can provide them with a large island, and the sea area will also be theirs!”

” F * ck you. Who wants your broken island? The Kebuye clan can help them rebuild their ocean city, but this requires a little technical exchange and cooperation…”

” My research institute must have many common topics with them in the field of Supreme Magicians…”

” I can’t wait to refer to their plans and suggestions regarding the concrete examples of using floating stones in aerial vehicles. After all, the council needs their own high-altitude high-speed vehicles!”

” I heard that sefirot can be used to tame wild beasts. Maybe we…”

The well-dressed members of parliament declared the ownership of the cake to each other. They had already tied their napkins in a reserved manner, waiting for the people working below to fish out the most delicious ingredients and cook them.

The Chairman looked at them, and his expression darkened for a moment.

He should have gotten used to it long ago. It had always been like this.

However, this respected, knowledgeable and powerful Spell Caster had once missed the golden age of the Council. He advocated knowledge over power, was brave in exploration over conservativeness, and spurned the shortsightedness and stupidity of the noble lords. He considered himself the guardian and pioneer of civilization. It should have been like this, and it should have always been like this.

However, time flew by. The wisest and bravest explorers had wives, children, families, students, and friends. Hence, their power and authority were realized, and more people gathered around them. This brought more power and authority, and the cycle repeated itself…

Until everyone had no choice.

Other than wearing robes and possessing power, they were no different from the rulers in castles and official residences.

The Chairman felt an instinctive sense of unease.

Yes, the Council was still strong. The rules, systems, and foundations laid down in the Golden Age were still in effect, attracting the most talented people in the world to come and study. They absorbed knowledge from the Council and returned it to the Council. The huge country operated in an orderly manner, and the research results were constantly converted into practical benefits. They opened up new territories, earned wealth, consolidated national defense, and expanded the army. It was a virtuous cycle…However, in this bustling scene, more and more discordant notes appeared.

Kant’s appearance was at most an unpleasant noise in the music.

However, what the Chairman heard was the soft sound of decay from within the council.

“.. Gentlemen.” He said calmly,” Ilan Tell won’t come out on his own.”

The councilmen, who had numbed the shock of the nuclear explosion with the supreme wealth of knowledge from the lost civilization, shut their mouths.

The Chairman waved his hand, and the situation in the deep sea was outlined on the elemental plate.

“At least 1,600 meters underwater…Even the deeper regions are pitch black, with only the churning sea snow and tiny organisms, but there’s no guarantee that more fatal dangers are hidden.”

The leader of the Arcane Magic Council said,”Such depth, powerful water pressure, and the danger hidden in the endless darkness…” They could only rely on submarines to reach and operate. We have already mobilized two submarines to the target waters. This will take time, and we need to prepare.”

“And most importantly…”

He was silent for a moment. Then, he said slowly,” We have to hide this from Kant.”

This name seemed to have magical power, causing the core councilmen who controlled the operation of the entire council to hold their breaths. They were one of the most powerful people in the world, but they were shocked by a name.

Kant, Skyquaking Dragon, Forbidden Mage.

Ever since this person from Aurora appeared in this world, he had been continuously making big news.

And more and more of them were getting bigger and bigger.

In the beginning, he had only massacred a small town. Later, he had killed five legions and forced the world hegemon to negotiate peace. Then, in less than ten minutes, he had contributed the dragon-slaying quota that the world had not been able to gather for twenty years. He had detained the fleets of the three superpowers of the world, created the most shocking large-scale execution against the aristocrats in the past hundred years, and launched a large-scale air rescue and delivery operation that occupied the sky.

He had planted a sun in the mortal world.

The sky was dyed with an aurora.

He had arrogantly turned against the council and rejected the olive branch that had been offered to him, causing both sides to be hostile. Now, he had surpassed the elves and become the council’s number one imaginary enemy.

In short, this person from Aurora was already viewed as an enemy by the council.

The reason why he didn’t make a move was because the radiance of the Sun Fire Divine Ray was too terrifying.

To their sorrow, anger, and helplessness, they discovered that their defensive systems to intercept and counter Forbidden Spells were still far from being completed. On the other hand, Kant’s Forbidden Spells were becoming more and more varied.

And now, the best opportunity was in front of the council.

When the wisdom of the present world could not stop the power of the forbidden spell, why not ask the lost civilization?

“We have to hide it from Kant.”

The Speaker repeated in a calm voice.

“Yes!”

There were no disagreements, no arguments, no opposition for the sake of opposition, and no mutual sabotage.

The councilmen, who were usually fond of quarreling and causing trouble for each other, were surprisingly unanimous in their opinions. Even the councilmen who had interests and potential business dealings with Kant and advocated for a gentle dialogue did not object.

Even a gentle businessman could not tolerate the situation where the sword of deterrence was getting sharper and sharper.

He had to hide it from Kant.

Not only did he have to hide it from Kant, but he also had to hide it from everyone.

The ideas of the council, such as being open, inclusive, sharing, and cooperating, were all thrown to the back of their minds.

In the past few days, there was only one thought in the minds of the representatives.

Kant’s Forbidden Spell was already so powerful. If he were to obtain the legacy of Ilan Tell’s civilization as well, what would happen? He could not allow this to happen!

” It’s true that we lied. We lied to Ilan Tell that we killed the sea monster, but that was a white lie. The Council had the ability to deal with that behemoth, but Kant beat us to it.” The speaker said this calmly without blushing.

Everyone nodded in unison, as if it was a matter of course.

” We lied to them because they had been isolated from the world for a long time and didn’t know how terrifying Kant was. The people of Aurora didn’t kill the sea monsters to save them. He stole the power of the sun and spread endless deterrence and fear to the mortal world. He tried to extort and humiliate the countries. It wasn’t just us. The Empire and even Goethe suffered such humiliation. Even the elves were forced to lower their noble heads.”

” Kant is a brutal, brutal, and cold-blooded dictator,” the Chairman said in a deep voice.” We cannot sit idly by and watch Ilan Tell fall into the clutches of such a person. Although we have deceived them, our actions and motives are sincere. We will rescue them from their painful imprisonment.”

” Then, we will invite them to join us and become one of us. We will help them rebuild their country and invite them to integrate into this era. We will face the evil threat from the Aurora people together and make the power of the previous era the power to maintain and protect the order and peace of this era…”

The Chairman stood up and said in a deep voice,” The entire operation should be swift, secretive, and decisive. It’s best if we don’t alert anyone. Even if the news leaks, we have to pick up the last of Ilan Tell’s descendants as soon as possible. We have to build up their initial trust and goodwill toward the Council and let them realize Kant’s evil nature.”

“If necessary…” He said slowly,” There can be sacrifices.”

” What is it exactly, Chairman?” The councilmen were in a commotion.

” I need to distract Kant and divert his attention.” The Chairman was silent for a moment before he said,” Azure Fleet…Order the Azure Fleet to head to the Broken Islands after replenishing their supplies and confront the Kant Fleet stationed there. Other than that, send a solemn diplomatic message to the Far Port.”

” Kant is requested to explain what happened that night to the various countries on the continent in the spirit of sharing, opening up, and cooperation. He is also required to explain the details of the foreign matter that fell from the sky and provide samples for the security departments of the various countries to inspect in order to eliminate danger and threats…This is the convention of the continent, he must abide by it.”

” Find a few people who are not capable and have status in the Broken Islands within the Council’s sphere of influence. Form an exile organization in the Broken Islands and have them announce that the sea beasts were released by Kant. They will also claim all rights in the Broken Islands, including the ownership of the island, as well as business and benefits in various places.”

” Also, let them incite and lobby the Valentan refugees. Don’t look at me like that. I know it’s difficult, but this is to divert Kant’s attention. Do it.”

” Send an invitation to the Empire. I want to speak to His Majesty the Emperor tomorrow.”

“Also contact our elf companions… I’ve heard some bad rumors. Kant’s relationship with the Elven Empress is becoming more and more solid. I believe some elves must be extremely dissatisfied and furious.”

The Chairman gave out orders one after another, and the supervisors and members of parliament nodded. The decisions made in the meeting would be compiled into practical terms of action. If the members of parliament had no objections, they would mobilize and dispatch their respective forces to cooperate and implement them.

” In short, we should do everything we can to make a noise and divert Kant’s attention. While Kant is in a terrible state and is running for his life, we should take the opportunity to find the place where Ilan Tell sank and help them undo the seal of the sanctuary so that they can return to the mortal world…This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity. We must seize it.”

The council’s ruler said in a cold voice,” We can’t let Kant get any stronger. Kant and the Elven Empress are in a complicated relationship. They have swallowed the sea power interests of the Broken Islands. They have also surpassed us in certain fields of alchemy and magic. They have had conflicts with us and are hostile to us. Next, they will almost certainly have conflicts with our interests.”

“You all know what this means.”

The councilmen nodded.

” This is the best chance. Kant doesn’t know that the Ilan Tell civilization is still alive…He may be rejoicing at the shells that landed on the island, while we will pick the most beautiful pearls.”

” But if Kant is curious about the origins of the sea monsters…” a representative said.

” Even so, he wouldn’t be able to reach a depth of nearly two thousand meters, much less accurately find the entrance to Ilan Tell’s sanctuary in such a vast and dark seabed. They’ve drawn a map for you, so you should know how difficult it is.” ” Kant doesn’t have a submarine,” the Chairman said calmly.

—That’s hard to say.

The councilman’s face did indeed show such suspicion.

Even the council did not have high-speed large-scale aircraft, but he could create so many of them without batting an eyelid…Something like a submarine…

” Submarines and aircraft are two different things. We’ve already replicated the appearance of Kant’s aircraft. After theoretical verification, we can indeed fly. Very soon, we’ll be able to replicate our own aircraft, or even develop and improve our own…”

” As for the submarine, materials, communications, experience, and cooperation, there are too many problems that need to be solved.

” Also,” the Chairman waved his hand.” If Kant had an underwater device, how could he have been caught off guard by the giant sea monster?” Obviously, he did not know what that thing was, nor did he try to dive into the sea. Most importantly…We are the only ones who can contact Ilan Tell.”

” Alright, let’s not talk about this anymore. If we’re afraid that Kant will catch up to us, we should act quickly.”

The Starry Sky Council came to an agreement. The Arcane Magic Council, a huge and sophisticated national machine, began to operate. They deceived Ilan Tell, stole Kant’s credit, and hid it from the whole world, enjoying the glory of the lost civilization.

They lied, they stole, they hid. This was the glory of exploration and progress.

The Grand Speaker’s gaze passed through the brilliant lights of the entire city and looked in the direction of the distant harbor.

People of Aurora, there’s still a long way to go.

Earth.

Kant returned home after spending more than ten hours with the parrot.

If they wanted to find traces of Ilan Tell’s civilization at the bottom of the sea, they would not be able to rely on these idiots who lacked equipment and experience.

He had to think of a good way to get the best of both worlds.

It had only been more than an hour, and it was not even 11 p. m. yet.

He hesitated for a moment before returning to the fishing platform and calling Qin Mengjin.

With just one ring, Sister Qin’s voice came over. There seemed to be some inexplicable uneasiness in her surprise. Comrade Kant? It’s so late…”

“Are you asleep?” Kant laughed. Are you interested in chatting?”

There was a moment of silence on the other end. Sister Qin seemed to take a deep breath and then her tone became firm. I got it. I-I’ll go over now. Please wait a moment…”

“You don’t have to come over. Let’s talk on the phone.”

“Ah…What? This… I…”

“Simply put,” Kant continued,” I’d like to borrow the country’s submarines. By the way, does our country have any deep-sea exploration, positioning, and salvage technology?”n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

“Ah?”

” What?” Qin Mengjin let out an even louder sound of astonishment. She was even a little embarrassed and annoyed subconsciously.” Is this it?”

” What?” Kant was stunned.” What?”

“.. It’s nothing.”

The well-trained Miss Qin quickly adjusted her state of mind.” I’ll report your request to the higher-ups. May I know if it’s urgent?” It was getting late. Should he wake up the relevant leaders? Is it convenient for you to tell me the details?”

“I feel that the sooner the better. As for what it is…”

Kant smiled.” According to my secret sources that I have no access to, there seems to be something strange buried at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. It might be the legendary Great Western Continent…”

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P.S. 1: Sigh, I still have to watch the documentary about the professional salvage of sunken ships. I don’t know how much useless knowledge I have to learn to write this book… However, the official part of the archaeological plot would be after London. These two plots would have a certain intersection and entanglement… Ah, that sounds like a little bit of a spoiler, but forget it, the hint was already very obvious. Anyway, I’ve watched the Battle of England and the Fall of London again. Do you have any more exciting movies with similar topics to recommend?